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Credit Card Debt Stands At $1.18 Trillion In 2025
U.S. credit card debt hits $1.18 trillion. Young adults face rising delinquencies and high rates. The post Credit Card Debt Stands At $1.18 Trillion …
Are Credit Card Points Worth the Investment?
Credit card travel rewards allowed me to take vacations I never dreamed I could. But does the travel hacking math really work in my favor? The post A…
TikTok Dentist’s $1.2M Loan Sparks Real Talk On Grad Debt
A dentist on TikTok joked about having $1.2M in student loans. For some grads, it's real. Here's how it happens and what they can do. The post TikTok…
How Side Hustles Are Helping Grads Tackle Student Loan Debt
Students are turning to side hustles like reselling and freelancing to pay tuition and loans. The post How Side Hustles Are Helping Grads Tackle Stud…
The Simple Formula to Estimate Renovation Costs (2025 Numbers)
Your agent just sent you a killer real estate deal with enormous upside, but it needs a bit of work. Here’s exactly how to estimate renovation costs,…
Interest Rates Could Snowball as US Debt Begins to “Spiral”
Are rising interest rates putting pressure on the housing market and national debt? Join Dave Meyer as he dives into the implications of the U.S. nat…
Ask HTM: Road Trips with Old Cars, Steps to Combining Finances, & When to Drop Escrow – Episode 997
Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…
Education Costs: Why Jim Dahle Misses the Mark on Public vs. Private Schooling
The financial implications of education strategies can be tough, but the question of how we educate our children can't be reduced to money. The post …
What Happens If The U.S. Defaults On Its Debt?
What happens if the U.S. defaults? From job losses to global instability, the risks are growing as the debt ceiling deadline looms. The post What Hap…
Must-Ask Questions About College Costs: Protecting Your Investment
College costs are some of the largest expenses families ever face, and tuition insurance can help protect that investment. The post Must-Ask Question…
When Do You Have To Pay For College Costs And Tuition Bills?
Most colleges bill tuition in July or August, find out what’s included and when to pay. The post When Do You Have To Pay For College Costs And Tuitio…
What Is the Average Cost of College In 2025? (And How to Reduce Costs!)
Find out the average cost of college, and what that looked like in the past! How do you reduce today's college costs? Find out right here. The post W…
Ask HTM: Special Roth Accounts, Investing During A Sabbatical, & Reverse Mortgages – Episode 985
Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…
What Are Qualified Expenses For A 529 Plan (And What Doesn’t Count)?
Wondering what are qualified expenses for a 529 plan? Here's exactly what can and can't be covered by your 529 college savings plan. The post What Ar…
Ask HTM: Unnecessary Credit Cards, Creatively Funding Grad School, & Dropping Car Insurance To Save…
Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…
How Many Credit Cards Should I Have (And When It’s Too Many)
I recommend having 2-3 credit cards total. Remember, the point of life isn’t to squeeze out the maximum amount of credit card rewards—it’…
Check Your Credit Card Statements EVERY Month
Your credit card company very helpfully sends you a list of every single item charged to your credit card. This is called a statement, and it comes e…
The Hidden Costs of Poor Deal Management—and How to Avoid Them
Let me tell you about a deal I lost that still stings. A while back, I made a lowball offer on a property. The sellers weren’t interested—flat-…
US Economy Shrinks: Why Mortgage Rates Aren’t Dropping (Yet)
The US economy is shrinking, with GDP declining this quarter. We’re getting closer to recession territory, so why aren’t mortgage rates dropping? We’…
Rental Financing 101: Mortgage & Refi Tips for New Investors (Rookie Reply)
Is money getting in the way of you and your first (or next) rental property? You’re not alone! This is perhaps the most common pain point for new inv…